Mechanics of Materials-Part 51(Columns-One end fixed & other end free) | BME301

In this video, I explain how long columns can fail due to buckling, unlike short columns that fail when the material’s compressive strength is exceeded. Buckling leads to failure at much lower loads in long, slender columns.

We’ll derive Euler's buckling load for a column with one end fixed and the other free, a common configuration that results in the lowest buckling resistance.

I’ll take you through the derivation and explain why this column setup is more prone to buckling compared to others.

Stay tuned for a detailed yet simple explanation of buckling and Euler’s formula!